High-Yield Stock Analysis and Rating Updates
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
- Edison International Rating Update: Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains an Overweight rating on Edison International (EIX) while lowering the price target from $68 to $67, reflecting a 65% accuracy rate, despite the company posting upbeat quarterly results recently.
- Brookfield Infrastructure Outlook: Jefferies analyst Anthony Linton keeps a Buy rating on Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) with a price target of $35, with a 50% accuracy rate, as the company prepares for its fourth-quarter conference call on January 29, which may influence investor sentiment.
- Dominion Energy Rating Dynamics: Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains an Overweight rating on Dominion Energy (D) while cutting the price target from $64 to $63, indicating a cautious market outlook with a 65% accuracy rate from analysts.
- Market Reaction and Earnings Call: Dominion Energy plans to host its fourth-quarter earnings call on February 23, which could impact stock prices, particularly in light of the recent adjustments to analysts' price targets.
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Analyst Views on BIP
Wall Street analysts forecast BIP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BIP is 41.00 USD with a low forecast of 37.00 USD and a high forecast of 44.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 35.320
Low
37.00
Averages
41.00
High
44.00
Current: 35.320
Low
37.00
Averages
41.00
High
44.00
About BIP
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. is a global infrastructure company that owns and operates long-life assets in the utilities, transport, midstream and data sectors across the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Company’s segments include Utilities, Transport, Midstream, and Data. The Utilities segment consists of regulated transmission (natural gas and electricity) and commercial and residential distribution (electricity, natural gas, and water connections) operations. The Transport segment includes infrastructure assets that provide transportation, storage and handling services for merchandise goods, commodities, and passengers. The Transport segment consists of diversified terminals, rail, and toll roads. The Midstream segment comprises systems that provide natural gas transmission, gathering and processing, and storage services. The Data segment includes critical infrastructure that provides telecommunication, fiber, and data storage services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Set to Announce Q4 Earnings
- Earnings Announcement: Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is set to release its Q4 2023 earnings report on January 29 before market open, with consensus estimates predicting an EPS of $0.04 and revenue of $2.11 billion.
- Earnings Estimate Changes: Over the last three months, EPS estimates have seen no upward revisions and one downward revision, while revenue estimates experienced one upward revision with no downward adjustments, indicating a cautious market outlook.
- Sector Short Interest: In the utilities sector, OTTR and HE exhibit the highest short interest, whereas BIP and NEE show the lowest, suggesting a relatively strong market confidence in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.
- Investment Outlook: With falling rates and data growth trends, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is viewed as having a solid investment outlook for 2026, particularly in the potential returns from AI infrastructure investments.
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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Reports FY 2025 Earnings Results
- Stable Financial Performance: Brookfield Infrastructure Partners reported a FY 2025 funds from operations (FFO) of $3.32 per unit, aligning with expectations and demonstrating the company's ability to maintain stable cash flows.
- Significant Revenue Growth: The company achieved a revenue of $23.1 billion in 2025, reflecting a 9.8% year-over-year increase and surpassing expectations by $2.4 billion, indicating strong performance in the infrastructure investment sector.
- Net Income Insights: With a net income of $0.90 per unit, the results highlight the company's success in cost control and operational efficiency, further boosting investor confidence.
- Positive Future Outlook: Given the trends of data growth and falling interest rates, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is expected to continue benefiting from an improved market environment in 2026, enhancing its long-term investment appeal.
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